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Firstsite
Lewis Gardens High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1JH
About us
Firstsite is located in Colchester, England. firstsite’s programme of world-class contemporary art gives it a cultural edge over all other corporate venues in the region. It is also available for club and society meetings, and makes a spectacular backdrop to private parties and celebrations. Whether you’d like a champagne and canapé reception, a cold finger buffet or a three-course sit‑down meal, our catering team can create a menu tailored to your needs that’s sure to make your event a success.
Venue Details
Standing capacity1,500
Seating capacity190
Built2011
Renovated-
Venue typeGallery or museum
Amenities
Facilities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Onsite kitchen
Facilities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Onsite kitchen
Meeting rooms
Largest room
3,444.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
2,152.8 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
1,500
Seating capacity
190
Meeting rooms
Largest room
3,444.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
2,152.8 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
1,500
Seating capacity
190
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Theater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Foyer | 3,444.5 sq. ft. - | 120 | 120 | - |
Auditorium | 1,991.3 sq. ft. - | 190 | - | 190 |
Meeting Room 1 | 430.6 sq. ft. - | 25 | - | - |
Meeting Room 2 | 301.4 sq. ft. - | 20 | - | - |
Education Suite (whole) | 2,152.8 sq. ft. - | 160 | - | - |
Mosaic Area | 1,883.7 sq. ft. - | 80 | - | - |
Restaurant & Bar | 2,152.8 sq. ft. - | 100 | 100 | - |
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Firstsite Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Firstsite's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Firstsite have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Firstsite and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Firstsite's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Firstsite developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Firstsite clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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